In its Oct. 2 market analysis, QCP Capital highlights the effect of escalating Middle Eastern conflicts on traditional financial (tradefi) assets and the cryptocurrency market. According to QCP’s researchers, the market response has been muted in tradefi, but risk assets and digital currencies like bitcoin (BTC) faced more substantial losses. QCP Researchers Analyze Crypto Market […]
This week, Bitmain introduced its latest bitcoin mining machine, which packs an impressive punch with a reported output of 860 terahash per second (TH/s). To put that in perspective, this new rig churns out 81.81% more hashpower than its predecessor, the Antminer S21 XP Hydro. And if we go way back, it’s a mind-blowing 477,677% […]
Based on the latest data, Ethena’s yield-generating stablecoin, USDE, has experienced a dramatic contraction in supply since July 4, 2024. Over the span of less than two months, its market capitalization has decreased by $ 770 million. Ethena’s USDE Supply Plummets as Competition Heats Up From Aug. 23 to Aug. 30, the stablecoin economy …
A report presented to the Paraguayan Congress highlights the low level of employment associated with the country’s bitcoin mining activity. According to data from the Social Care Institute, the entire bitcoin mining industry is responsible for only 383 direct jobs, with over 40 companies not reporting any workers directly associated with their operations. Paraguayan Bitcoin […]
Although the blockchain industry owes much of its success to so-called bridges, these are far from perfect solutions, argues Justin Wang, the founder and CEO of Zeus Network. While they help address the problem of liquidity segmentation that afflicts the Web3 industry, Wang insists that they pose significant security risks. Keeping the Innovation Flywheel Spinning […]